Friday Night Thread - come and share your news (and yer chocolate ;)

[moosemama]

Never started one before - barring a mistake once when I started one on a Thursday during the holidays.

Hoping I haven't crossed with someone else now.

Roll up, roll up ... share yer woes, celebrations, congratulations and/or commiserations - but don't forget the chocolate.

[ouryve]

Well, I've tried to read, but too much going on, with 2 bouncy boys and a headache, to concentrate! Had a trip to IKEA, this morning, andd despite telling him clearly, before we went in, that they had no hot dogs, DS1 still plastered himself on the floor when he saw that there were no hot dogs. He's been getting into a bit of a tizz about all the horsemeat stuff, so this hasn't helped.

Though it's actually been one of the calmer weeks, despite a wobbly start.

I bought a bottle of wine, after getting a much needed haircut, yesterday. First in a week. It was rank. I threw the remains down the sink, this morning.

[ouryve]

Plants v Zombies! :o

[Handywoman]

Coming in late here, too.... Rare Friday evening out with other school mums who are lovely, but an odd mix of ladies.... I drank plenty of wine and tried not to feel in a parallel universe. But it's a struggle. Saw Paed on Mon. She was pretty definitive in her understanding of dd2 as ASD. It's what I have been wanting to hear but is not yet official. But nobody in my group of friends 'gets' Autism when it doesnt involve lining up trains and being non verbal or rocking in a corner or 'special talents'. DH seems to be able to carry on like its not happening. Right now I feel pretty isolated, like I am pasting on a smile from inside a goldfish bowl, looking out. Technically I've had a good week. But it just doesn't feel like it. X

[LimboLil]

Salty Gould be Sally as in SallyBear

[LimboLil]

Ps I have only done a speed read so far but hugs to all esp Salty, that sounds so hard and commiserations to the popped balloon lady you meanie!

[LimboLil]

pleased I don't have to this morning. Think I've upset my mil this morning too, she called at 9 to tell me that relative x is coming round from the op in dramatic tones. I had no idea what she was talking about, turns out she phoned last night too but hub hasn't told me! I had to cut her short as hub and ds1 were leaving the house and ds2 was trying to barricade them in! Lol having a coffee in the sofa and trying to start the day again!

[LimboLil]

Hi joining this v late! Kids didn't get to bed til gone 9. After that I slid into a bubble bath and then cleaned out the guineas! Mad I know but I am so

[ouryve]

I shall have to catch up with this thread tomorrow. Been frittering away my evening combining my horticultural and zombie survival skills.

[kinkyfuckery]

Kinky, will you be affected by this new draconian housing benefit ruling on under occupancy?

Quite likely. I will not know for sure until we would apply for housing benefit for the larger home when we have it. Have been advised that it may well be the case that we won't qualify for the full HB, but I'm fortunate enough that I'm confident enough that I'd be able to shuffle finances around to be able to make up the excess - thanfully we live in a fairly low-cost area!

[Ellenora5]

Ah thanks ladies, don't know how I didn't cop that, sorry I went off for a bit, was catching up on Stella, by the way, Rob, yummy, yes I bloody well would , sorry had to post that so I could practise my smileys , ok I'll stop now

[EllenJaneisstillnotmyname]

Kinky, will you be affected by this new draconian housing benefit ruling on under occupancy?

[hazeyjane]

Hello Ellenora, omi and kinky

Zzzzz that sounds grim, I wish I had some wise words to help, but unfortunately I am too full of cold to do anything other than commiserate. My dd's usually end up sleeping in the same bed, they love it, although inevitably someone ends up falling out!

[EllenJaneisstillnotmyname]

Nah, fuck off with your kinkyfuckery!

[lougle]

Welcome Kinky

[NoHaudinMaWheest]

Welcome kinky. The more the merrier.

Thanks sign. Good luck with the moves towards a wheelchair.

[moosemama]

Of course you are welcome to post kinky.

Glad you've had a good week with dd. Receiving the dx report is always hard, no matter how much you are expecting it. Make sure you give yourself some time and space to process it.

Good luck with the move.

[kinkyfuckery]

I'm not 'known' on these boards, so not sure if I'm welcome to post here or not, but will do anyway.

Haven't had too bad a week with DD1 actually, minimal meltdowns, a lot of early rises and disturbed nights, but possibly one of the best weeks we've had in a while

Received her diagnosis report from the psychiatrist at CAMHS on Saturday which - whilst not unexpected - was tough going.

Had a visit from the medical assessment officer from the council a couple of weeks ago, and received a letter today to say they have found us in immediate need of a bigger house as DD1 requires her own bedroom (am currently sharing with 4YO DD2, so 7YO DD1 can have her own room), so I guess there's a waiting game and wondering when to start preparing the kids for a move on the horizon! It's hard to find the balance between too early and too late, isn't it?

[signandsmile]

sign waves at nohaudin I can empathise with selling the car feelings.. It's just that process of them getting to the point of recognising it..

Hi to the first timers, welcome, we are a very welcoming bunch

zzz Bummer of a response from the professionals ..

[NoHaudinMaWheest]

thanks moose and ellenora. He's been thinking about it for ages then met someone at choir practice tonight who has a second hand car business and was willing to give him something for it. It has been sitting on our drive for so long I thought we would have to pay someone to tow it away. The eye problems developed gradually so he has had time to get used to them but got especially depressed about not being able to drive.

Moose I hope you get to the bottom of Ds's problems soon. In many ways worry is worse than any reality.

[OmiQueenofTypose]

Missed out the most important word: CHOCOLATE.